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April : CHALLENGES FOR KEEPING LIFE’S TITHE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD

Theme for 2016-2017 : LIFE’S TITHE FOR CHRIST

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APRIL

Holy Qurbana ( Malayalam ) All Fridays 9.30 am MTC Mussafah

13th Apr Maundy Thursday7.30 pm MTC Mussafah14th Apr Good Friday8.30 am MTC Mussafah15th Apr Easter Service8.00 pm MTC Mussafah

Every Sunday at 8.00 pm St. Andrews Chapel except on 9th Apr

Holy Qurbana ( English ) Every 2nd Sunday at 8.00 pm St. Andrews Church

APR 4Utkhal Dedication (Odissa)APR 7 40th Friday APR 9 Palm Sunday APR 10Passion Recitals APR 13 Maundy Thursday APR 14 Good Friday APR 15 Easter HQ Service APR 21 Uae Centre Meeting. Farewell meeting of Rev. Isaac Mathew and Family

THE MAR THOMA CHURCH, ABU DHABI Parish News Letter April - 2017

9th Apr Palm Sunday 8.00 pm MTC Mussafah

“Come away with me to a quiet place and re� a while”

Mark 6:31

21St April Friday at 7.30 am at MTC Mussafah (HQ in Malayalam)

Happy Easter

As your Diocesan Bishop, I am happy to address you through the Parish Bulletin. We are in the Lenten-Season when we meditate on the cross of Jesus.May I put before you two figures from the Gospels and see how far the truth about their life impinches on our own life and witness.JOHN THE BAPTISTThere could be no grater suffering for an out-of-door type like John than to be shut up in a fortress prison. Those wilderness years were rough, but they were years of the Spirit’s fullness; God was with him and he asked neither for riches nor for comfort, only for the privilege of being able to burn out for God. Instead of that he found himself in a living tomb, with no evidence of divine vindication. It is true that he had expressed his willingness to “decrease”, but he had never thought that it would work out in this way. Finally he passed from the dungeon to the headsman’s block. John the Baptist is surely an overwhelming argument for a future life. He had to finish this life without any kind of recompense for faithful and sacrificial service. There must be a reward in eternity for such a man. There must be- and there will be!PONTIUS PILATEPilate was in a dilemma: either he did what he (and his wife) knew to be right and so laid himself open to the blackmailing tactics of the unscrupulous Jewish leaders, or else he passed sentence of death on a Man who, though innocent, would soon have been murdered in some other way, even if He were not crucified. Pilate chose the easier way, and, although his feeble question “Where is truth?” may sound profoundly philosophical, in the context of his quandary it had a very simple answer. It is right to do what one’s conscience tells one: all else is a despicable lie. Instead of this, Pilate chose the way of convenience and self-interest, and he did so to his everlasting shame. No amount of hand washing could then release him from his place in the company of those tragic men who have lost their souls because they were afraid of the truth.I put it to you: there is not one of us today who believe that in the presence of the cross of Christ we are in the presence of defeat. We know we are in the presence of victory. Here is the cross, history’s blackest crime- and history’s brightest hope. Here is the most atrocious tragedy ever enacted- and it is precisely this which has become the supreme assurance of the sovereignty of God. They gave Him a cross, and He made it a throne. They slammed every door against Him, and flung Him outside the city gates to die; and that very act has lifted up the gates of the universe to let the King come in. They thought they had hunted God to His doom, not knowing that it was God who was tracking them down. He reigns from the tree. ‘We preach Christ crucified, the power of God’- the one power big enough to take a grip of the world’s desperate situation, and defy the gates of hell, and give a fresh start to humanity. If only the world today would align itself with Jesus in His victory, we should see the powers of darkness discomfited again. May the Lord help all of us to experience the power of resurrection in the through the Lenter-meditation!Yours in Christ,

Geevarghese Mar Athanasius Suffragan MetropolitanMarch 28, 2017

MESSAGE FROM THE DIOCESE EPISCOPA

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service

For the last 3 years, me and my family are thankful to Gods mercy and grace for a blessed ministry here in Abu Dhabi. The vibrancy and enthusiasm and the spiritual bonding of all of you is wonderful to witness here. Each one of you prayed, cared and helped us during these yearsAs per Sabha’s instruction, I am being transferred to Vazhoor Ebenezer and Kanam St. Thomas Church, Kottayam Kochi diocese from May 1st . Another journey begins and another journey is about to end . But all of you are in my prayers. I request each one of you to pray for us in coming times . Thank you again and Good Bye!

Asst. Vicar. Rev Isaac Mathew.

Dearly Beloved in Christ

For with God, nothing shall be impossible – Luke 1: 37

Greetings to you in the Matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Thanks to the Almighty Lord for giving me the Chance to be a part of Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Church Parish Family as the Vice President for the year 2016-2017.

I express my sincere gratitude to Rev Prakash Abraham and Rev. Isaac Mathew for their excellent leadership and guidance provided to our Church. And also to their families for their support and time spend with us.

My heartfelt recognitions to all the Kaisthana Samithi members, office bearers and to each member of our Parish for their selfless commitment, prayers and encouragement through the past year. We have expressed His abundant love and grace in past year during our difficult conditions .

May God bless all of you for your contributions and participation in supporting various missions and activities of our Church. I truly appreciate the confidence you have showed in me by giving me this opportunity. I would like to convey my best wishes to the newly elected church officials and pray that the Lord gives them strength and guidance through their mission . May the Lord continue to bless us in the upcoming year for the Glorification of his Kingdom .

PS: Always keep in mind “ God always gives His Best to Those who leave the choice with Him- Psalms 37.7

Yours Dearly Pappachan Daniel Vice President.

THANKS FROM VICE PRESIDENT

THANK YOU and GOOD BYE!“Thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service”1 Timothy 1: 12

NEW OFFICE BEARERS 2017-2018

PARISH SECRETARY

Full NameRoll No.EmailMob

VICE PRESIDENT

NameRoll NoEmailMob

: Varghese Thomas (Jose): T-085: jennie@eim.ae: 050 6161256

NameRoll NoEmailMob

NameRoll NoEmailMob

NameRoll NoEmailMob

TRUSTEE (FINANCE)

: Ajith Ninan: N011: aninan@eim.ae: 050 6170264

TRUSTEE (ACCOUNTS)

: Varughese Binu Thomas: T-271: binumaramon@yahoo.com: 050-584 2825

NameRoll NoEmailMob

: K.P. Daniel: D- 024 : daniel.mercy8@gmail.com: 050 7820514

: Mathew Abraham: A-092: jibijinc@eim.ae: 050 6425672 / 055 5469664

LAY MINISTRANT LAY MINISTRANT

: Bobby Jacob: J-225: bobbyauh@gmail.com: 050 7915365

Name Position Roll No Email Mob No

Name Position Roll No Email Mob No

SENIOR CITIZEN FORUM

Mr. John PhilipMr. Roy ThomasMr. George John

P 009R 005J 066

Vice-PresidentSecretaryTrustee

050 4429858050 4411726050 6197125

jphilip.n7@gmail.comroytuae@gmail.comgjohn1557@gmail.com

Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerLady SecretaryJoint Secretary

Simmy Sam MammenSherin George Samson Mathai KottadiyilPrincy BobanJithin Rajan Joice

M271G171K 157M398R026

simmymammen@hotmail.comsherinthekkemala@gmail.comsamsonkottadiyil@gmail.comprincyvarghese05@gmail.comJithinjoice@yahoo.com

+971 50 671 1094+971 50 499 5462+971 50 775 8992+971 55 904 6318+971 55 962 2967

Johnson VarghesePhilip K. MathewRinosh MathewJocy Varghese

Vice PresidentChoir MasterSecretaryTrustee

V - 181M - 359M - 372V-147

johnsonvarghese65@yahoo.compeekeyem@emirates.net.aerinoshch@gmail.comjocyvarghese@yahoo.com

055-5584510050-4128522050-6712760056-7569757

Name Position Roll No Email Mob No

PARISH CHOIR

Name Position EmailMob NoPraven Philip EapenAjin KoshySamLija JacobRahul M. ZachariahJebby Jose

Vice PresidentSecretaryLady SecretaryJoint SecretaryTreasurer

971507207383971508180442971503187337971504925565971505716074

Praven.Eapen@gmail.comAjin.Sam@gmail.comLijalimphia@gmail.comRahul.Zachariah@live.comJebby.Jose@gmail.com

YOUTH FORUM

Name Position Roll No Email Mob NoHead MistressSecretaryTreasurer

Mrs. Ruby VarugheseMrs. Sini ShajiKurian Iype

T 074V 147I 014

050 8187861050 4108772050 7626818

saburuby@gmail.comsinishaji08@gmail.comkurianiype@gmail.com

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Name Position Roll No EmailMob No

Vice PresidentSecretaryTrustee

C.T Thomas Samuel Zachariah Anil Mathew

T194Z019M246

050827472605077279010505724596

thomasct1955@gmail.comsamuel.zachariah@gmail.comanilmats@eim.ae

EDAVAKA MISSION

YUVAJANA SAKHYAM

Name Position Roll No Email Mob No

Valsa VargheseThankamma DanielLaly JoseSusan Shaju JohnJessy John

Vice – PresidentSecretaryTreasurerMusaffah Co- OrdinatorAuditor

V115D018M299J344

050 8779529050 4181488050 5463569050 2591849050 7624493

Valsa.thayil@gmail.comtdaniel@skmc.aeLalyjose18@gmail.comJuangrro@hotmail.comJaj_1960@hotmail.com

SEVIKA SANGHOM

ROTA FOR 40TH FRIDAY TILL EASTER

7-Apr8-Apr9-Apr10-Apr11-Apr12-Apr13-Apr14-Apr15-Apr16-Apr

FriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSun

9.30 am 7.30 pm8.00 pm 8.00 pm 8.00 pm 8.00 pm 7.30 pm8.30 am 8.00 pm 8.00 pm

40th Friday Sandhya NamaskaramPalm Sunday Sandhya NamaskaramSandhya NamaskaramSandhya NamaskaramMaundy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter

Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church Mussafah Church St. Andrews Centre

Parish Mission CCCSevikha SanghamYouth ForumTeens ForumSunday SchoolKaisthana SamithiKaisthana SamithiADMYTSSenior Citizen

Date Day Time Importance Place Organisation

USHERS FOR THE MONTH

31-Mar Fri B-102-Apr Sun Passport Rd

07-Apr Fri Parish Mission 40th Friday( Spirituality that overcomes the Temptation) Num 21:1-9 Heb 12:1-13 1Pet 1:13-22 Matt 4:1-1108-Apr Sat CCC Sandhya Namaskaram Isiah 42:1-8 1 Peter 5:1-10 Matt 16:21-2509-Apr Sun Sevikha Sangham Hosanna- Christ the Lord of Peace Zech 9:1-12 Heb 5:1-10 Col 1:15-23 Mark 11:1-1110-Apr Mon Youth Forum Hasha- Passion Week സ ാ നമ ാരം

സ ാ നമ ാരം

സ ാ നമ ാരം

Isa 63:7-19 Heb 2:1-18 Matt 22:15-2311-Apr Tue Teens Forum Hasha- Passion Week.

. Zech 21:1-16 Eph 2:1-10 Matt 24:1-28

12-Apr Wed Sunday School Hasha- Passion Week Foretaste of Eternal Life Lev 16:1-28 1John 4:7-20 John 6:60-7013-Apr Thu Kaisthana Samithi Passover Thursday. Holy Qurbana. Christ the Bread of Life Exod 12:1-17 Heb 9:1-15 1Cor 11:23-34 Matt 26:17-3014-Apr Fri Kaisthana Samithi Good Friday. Cross-Self giving Love of Christ-1st Service Isa 53:1-12 1Pet 1:1-25 Matt 26:47-7515-Apr Sat ADMYTS Holy Saturday: Hope for the New Life Ezek 37:1-14 1Pet 3:17-22 Rom 6:1-11 Matt 27:62-6616-Apr Sun Senior Citizen Resurrection: Celebration of New Life in Christ Isa 60:1-22 1Cor 15:42-58 1Cor 15:20-28 Luke 24:1-12

21-Apr Fri A-223-Apr Sun Muss-4

28-Apr Fri A-130-Apr Sun Muss-3

The Restoring Christ Job 42:10-17 Phil 2:5-11 Eph 2:1-10 Mark 10:46-52

Imitation to Christ’s Hospitality. Gen 18:1-10 Rom 12:9-16

New Friday/Sunday. Christ Lord and God to us. Gen 3:13-17

Heb 13:1-18

Col 3:1-11 Col 1:15-23 John 20:24-29

John 21:1-14

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Date Day Prayer Grp Title Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Epistle Gospel

THYBOOSO EVE-2017 ORGANIZED BY SEVIKA SANGHOM

Our Vicar Rev. Prakash Abraham and family is being transerred to Mysore St. Thomas School and the Mysore MTC (Chennai - Bangalore Diocese)

Tentative farewell on and departure date : 12th, Friday May 2017.

Our Assistant Vicar Rev Isaac Mathewn and family is being transerred to Vazhoor Ebenezer Church and Kanam (St. Thomas, Kottayam- Kochi Diocese) .

Tentative date of departure from Abu Dhabi to Kerala – 29th, Saturday April 2017

Leader : Rev. Sajeev Varghese Koshy (Thiruvalla)

“YOUR KINGDOM COME”- An Echo from VBS 2017

Tentative farewell date : 21st April 2017 .

BON VOYAGEAssistant Vicar Vicar

ADMTYS Badminton tournament

ADMYTS Badminton Winners

ADMYTS Badminton Team

ADMYTS Cricket Team

Name : Mr. Limu Oommen PhilipContact No : 052-6681891Home Parish : Kannamcode Mar Thoma Church, Vellakulangara, AdoorRoll No : P146Prayer Group : Mussafah 2

Name : Mr. Biju SamuelContact No : 050-9374955Home Parish : St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Pennukkara, ChengannurRoll No : S178Prayer Group : Mussafah 3

Name : Mr. Vince Sam MathewContact No : 050-2437606Home Parish : St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, KozhencherryRoll No : M532Prayer Group : B-3

Name : Mr. Jacob AbrahamContact No : 050-9380399Home Parish : Nilackal Mar Thoma Church, AthikayamRoll No : A266Prayer Group : A-2

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Sunday School timing - Friday 7.30 am - 9.15 am

7th April - Isaac Achen's Farewell (during singing session)

14th April- Good Friday - No Sunday School classes

21st April- UAE Centre meeting @ AUH - No Sunday School classes

28th April- Prakash Achen's Farewell(during singing session)

Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Sunday School Notice

Please note that there will be a Senior Citizen prayer Meeting on 3rd Tuesday ie 18th April 2017 at residence of John Philip .

SENIOR CITIZEN COTTAGE PRYER

22nd April 2017 - Saturday at 10 am at st. Andrws all

CCC MONTHLY MEETING

ParentsNedumpram Chirayil Kandathil C I Idiculla and AchiyammaDate of Birth04/26/1944Ordained as Deacon03/05/1969Ordained as Kassessa14/06/1969Ordained as Ramban04/11/1989Consecrated as Episcopa09/12/1989

Installed as Suffragan Metropolitan02/10/2015

After graduation from Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, he went for Theological training at the Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur. He was ordained as ‘Kasseesa’ in 1969 and subsequently served as Vicar of many Parishes including Mumbai, Kottayam and Madras. From 1975 to '76 he was at Toronto, Canada for higher theological training. On December 9, 1989 he was consecrated as Bishop. At present, He is in charge of Ranni Nilackel Diocese. Mar Athanasius served as Vice President of the Governing Board of Leonard Theological College and as President of the National Missionary Society. He was instrumental in the completion of the Diocesan headquarters at Delhi.

His lordship will be with us during Passion week . We the members of the Abu Dhabi Mar Thoma Church whole heartedly welcome him as he visits us for the first since in Abu Dhabi after being elected as Suffragan Metropolitan. We are doubly also blessed with him being the DIOCESE BISHOP.

The Mar Thoma Church Abu Dhabi is now a part of RANNI NILACKAL DIOCESE since January 2017 .

The New Diocesan Episcopa and Suffragan Metropolitan of The Mar Thoma Church: Rt. Rev. Geevarghese Mar Athanasius

Mussafah Church OfficeTel. : 02 5555300

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